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Release Year1985
Runtime2h 18m
LanguageTagalog
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes2
DirectorJett C. Espiritu
WritersBen Feleo, Roy Vera Cruz
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsJohn en Marsha '85 sa Probinsya
About John en Marsha '85 sa Probinsya
When his country-dwelling aunt takes to a sick bed, John (Dolphy) and the rest of the Puruntong clan head to the hinterlands for an extended stay. Can the fish-out-of-water family overcome the culture shock of rural life without killing one another? Nida Blanca, Matutina, Rolly Quizon and Maricel Soriano reprise their roles in this Filipino comedy based on the popular 1980s TV series "John and Marsha."
Directed by Jett C. Espiritu, John en Marsha '85 sa Probinsya leans on a strong ensemble — Dolphy, Nida Blanca, Maricel Soriano — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1985.
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